Events
A Community on Ecosystem Services
Visit conference website. ACES: A Community on Ecosystem Services represents a dynamic and growing international assembly of professionals, researchers, and policy-makers involved with ecosystem services. The ACES Conference provides an open forum to share experiences, methods, and tools for assessing and incorporating ecosystem services into public and private decisions. The goal of the conference is…
American Geophysical Union Annual Meeting
Visit event website. Each year, AGU’s annual meeting, the largest gathering of Earth and space scientists, convenes 25,000+ attendees from 100+ countries to share research and connect with friends and colleagues. Scientists, educators, policymakers, journalists and communicators attend AGU24 to better understand our planet and environment, opening pathways to discovery, opening greater awareness to address…
Reviewing and evaluating transdisciplinary and engaged research projects: Perspectives from funding programs
Webinar registration. Presented by USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and the National Agricultural Library, the seminar series will examine strategies for implementing transdisciplinary approaches, team-building and overcoming challenges to encourage the adoption of and training in transdisciplinary systems. As more research funding agencies begin to support the use of transdisciplinary and engaged…
Expanding training to build the prescribed fire workforce
Webinar registration. With an issue as large as increasing the prescribed fire work force, a range of approaches have emerged to provide training for different audiences over time. Panelists will share their experience with adapting NWCG trainings to college courses, bringing the TREX model to the Canadian prairies, and using multiple formats in collaboration with…
The fire suppression bias
Webinar join link. Presented by Mark Kreider, TNC
Large scale broadcast burning for fuels reduction: Lessons learned from CAL FIRE CZU Unit
Webinar registration. Richard Sampson, Unit Forester at CAL FIRE CZU, will review the history of prescribed fire in the San Mateo – Santa Cruz Unit over the past 40 years. Sarah A. Collamer, Vegetation Management Forester at CAL FIRE CZU, will explain how CAL FIRE CZU has grown their prescribed fire program and is looking…
NWCG RX-300 Rx fire burn boss nominations due 12/16
Nomination form. This nomination form is designed to collect the necessary information for candidates interested in participating in the NWCG RX-300 Prescribed Fire Burn Boss course. This form will capture key details about the nominee’s qualifications, experience, and current role to ensure they meet the prerequisites for the course. Your responses will help us assess…
Climate adaptation scientists of tomorrow informational webinar
Webinar registration. In 2021, the U.S. Geological Survey Climate Adaptation Science Centers established the Climate Adaptation Scientists of Tomorrow Program to advance climate science and cultivate the next generation of climate scientists. Every year, we recruit undergraduate students to participate in a welcoming research experience. We invite you to meet us, learn more about this program, and…
Invasive annual grass project planning, grants, and implementation for land management practitioners
Webinar registration. Invasive annual grasses represent one of the most critical threats to western sagebrush and grassland ecosystems. Tackling this problem at the right scale and in the right place is critical for lasting success. This webinar will share real world lessons learned from large scale restoration projects including: · Importance of partnerships · Developing shared goals · Project…